We've all bought stuff we later realize is a complete waste of money. We kick ourselves, we learn a lesson or two, and then we move on. What's your most regrettable purchase, and what did you learn from it? »3/03/15 11:44am Today 11:44am

Some jobs, activities, or tasks involve a certain amount of risk. When we first start the job, we're very aware of this risk, so we're cautious of it. But as time goes on, we get comfortable and forget about the dangers associated with the task. That's often when mistakes and accidents happen.»2/26/15 8:30am Thursday 8:30am

What if I told you that if you dropped just one word from your vocabulary, you would instantly become better at fitness (and life)? That word is "mistake." Ditch this word. Seriously, nuke it from your vocabulary. »2/03/15 9:01am 2/03/15 9:01am

We all make a few bad decisions here and there, but sometimes we let those bad decisions turn into paths to things much worse. Learning acceptance and coming to terms with your bad decisions can help you move on in the right direction. »1/29/15 4:00pm 1/29/15 4:00pm

Editing your own work can be difficult. If you don't give yourself enough time between writing and revising, everything might sound good as is. Fortunately, ProWritingAid is a webapp that edits your work for writing style and gives you immediate feedback. »1/28/15 6:30am 1/28/15 6:30am

Proper grammar is important, but sometimes grammar checkers and proofreading aren't enough. If you aren't sure about a preferred phrasing, try using Google to see what's popular.»1/24/15 1:00pm 1/24/15 1:00pm

We all make assumptions, and many of them turn out to be wrong. But noticing those and learning from them is hard. Maintaining a "Surprise Journal" can make reality clearer and help you improve yourself.»9/24/14 6:30am 9/24/14 6:30am

You might watch your finances like a hawk, but all of us are guilty of making the occasional stupid spending mistake. Of course, some of us make them more often than others. Author Ramit Sethi has an interesting suggestion to curb the problem: create a "stupid mistakes" budget.»8/22/14 10:00am 8/22/14 10:00am

We all make mistakes. It's part of being human. Chances are, most of us have repeated a mistake many times. To fix these recurrences, I came up with a method that I like to call the Daily Shower Review. »8/19/14 10:00am 8/19/14 10:00am

Even if you have cooked a dish a hundred times, something can go wrong on the 101st time, whether your food is too spicy or maybe overcooked. Don't panic. For the most common cooking disasters, there are ways to make sure your food doesn't go waste. »8/12/14 10:00am 8/12/14 10:00am

We worry a lot over the mistakes we've made, and to a point, that's a good thing. It can help us become better people. But eliminating mistakes altogether isn't the best goal—in fact, some studies have shown it makes you more likeable. »10/11/13 7:30am 10/11/13 7:30am

The way you present yourself can have a profound effect on the way you act. A little effort put into your clothing can make you think a certain way and have a positive—or negative—impact on your performance. »9/17/13 4:00pm 9/17/13 4:00pm